So hbos new documentary, the curious case of curt flood, seemed an unlikely source. The curious case of curt flood with both pro football and basketball roiled by labor strife, hbo could hardly have picked a more propitious time for the curious case of curt flood, a documentary. Before beginning work in documentaries, edelman spent seven years as a producer on the news magazine show, real sports wbryant gumbel, during which time he won four emmys. Flood of free agency by nick acocella special to i said to curt unless some miracle takes place and. Flood, while losing his case in federal court in 1970 and then in the us supreme court in. Although he amassed an impressive record as an outfielder and hitter while playing for the st.
Curt flood s fight for free agency in professional sports. His family history and upbringing help shed light on his adult behavior. Curt flood is barely a footnote now to even baseball fans, but you had to admire him for sticking to his principles. Jul 12, 2011 how curt flood changed baseball and killed his career in the process. Curt flood bleacher report latest news, videos and. Justice blackmun, arthur goldberg floods attorney, paul porter kuhns attorney argument.
Curt floods fight for free agency in professional sports snyder, brad on. Louis cardinals, curt flood is known more today for his precedentsetting challenge of major league baseball s. Due to flood s case, athletes today, in all sports, enjoy a tremendous living. His case reached the supreme court, where flood ultimately lost. Curtis charles flood january 18, 1938 january 20, 1997 was an american baseball player. Curt finished out his playing career in 1971, with the washington senators. Former teammates talk about curt flood playing center field for the st.
It profiles the complicatedand, yes, curiousflood, a pivotal figure in modern sports free agency. Louis cardinals to the philadelphia phillies, without his knowledge or consent. One of the most memorable and hotly debated plays in cardinals history always will be the tworun triple by detroits jim northrup on a drive that sailed over the head of center fielder curt flood in game 7 of the 1968 world series. Hbos the curious case of curt flood debuts tonight the. The curious case of curt flood with both pro football and basketball roiled by labor strife, hbo could hardly have picked a more propitious time for the curious case of. A courtship of rivals, which received a peabody award and was nominated for three emmys. An explosive, revealing firstperson account from the man at the center of the biggest criminal case in collegiate sports history, christian dawkins. Obannon and mccann walk the reader through the case, while also explaining other faults in college athletics. The doc moves chronologically, essentially starting from flood s birth and ending with his death. He retired after playing the thirdmost games at center field in mlb history, falling shy of willie mays career mark. Curt floods fight for free agency in professional sports. Curt flood bleacher report latest news, videos and highlights.
The curious case of curt flood, a new hbo sports documentary, raises the question. J made in america dogwoof documentary distribution. The curious case of curt flood, revisits a suit against baseball. Cardinals foe flood made his majorleague debut against the cardinals. He also has produced and directed three films for hbo, including magic and bird. How curt flood changed baseball and killed his career in the. Curt flood is a nonparticipating but pivotal character in the book our gang by philip roth. Jan 08, 2018 curt flood sued major league baseball, challenging the reserve clause, which prevented players from changing teams, and offering their services to the highest bidder. The athlete who made lebron james possible the new york times. Upon being traded to the philadelphia phillies in 1969, curt flood.
Jul 12, 2011 hbos the curious case of curt flood on at 9 p. Flood was the father of debbie, gary, shelly, scott, and curt flood jr. Hbo is premiering a new documentary, the curious case of curt flood. Flood was an outfielder for the cardinals from 1958 to 1969. Floods argument was that the reserve clause was harmful to players, and all players should be their own free agent. Flood was an outfielder for the cardinals from 1958 to 1969, winning two world series and sevenstraight gold gloves.
The curious case of curt flood is aided by the fact that flood s life fits perfectly into a conventional documentary structure. Justice blackmun, arthur goldberg flood s attorney, paul porter kuhns attorney argument. When informed of the trade, flood petitioned bowie kuhn, the commissioner of baseball at the time, requesting that he be declared a free agent. Floods widow, judy pace flood recounts a story in curious case where curt unknowingly threw his uniform in the same dirty clothes pile as his teammates after a game. Jul 22, 2011 one response to the curious case of curt flood. How curt flood changed baseball and killed his career in the process. Hbo film delves into baseball trailblazer curt flood houston.
Curt flood was a vital cog in the 1964 cardinals world championship run, but that achievement may have been all but forgotten in light of floods subsequent role in the arrival of free agency for baseball players. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Curt flood had a solid 15year career in which he hit. Solomon joseph hemus april 17, 1923 october 2, 2017 was an american professional. The curious case of curt flood is aided by the fact that floods life fits perfectly into a conventional documentary structure. Orrin hatch rutah, was introduced in the senate and enacted into law the following year. Louis, flood, 18, was a pinchrunner for smoky burgess, the stocky reds catcher who hit a double in the eighth. Flood challenged this when he was traded to the phillies, and eventually the case went to the supreme court.
Ive been looking all over the place for a torrent or download since the curt flood movie aired, but still havent found anything. The curious case of curt flood trailer hbo youtube. The doc moves chronologically, essentially starting from floods birth and ending with his death. Oct 06, 2014 the athlete who made lebron james possible video when baseball star curt flood rejected a trade in 1969, he challenged americas pastime and helped spark a revolution that rippled beyond the game. Curt flood and the landmark supreme court case that changed professional sports forever. Jul 12, 2011 floods widow, judy pace flood recounts a story in curious case where curt unknowingly threw his uniform in the same dirty clothes pile as his teammates after a game. Flood sat out the 1970 season and then played his final year in 1971 with the washington senators, where he only appeared in games before retiring in april. Curt flood sued major league baseball, challenging the reserve clause, which prevented players from changing teams, and offering their services to the highest bidder. The ghosts of flatbush, which won an emmy and the curious case of curt flood.
Will observed that once upon a time twothirds of the earth was covered by water and the rest was covered by curt flood. Despite the ruling, curt floods case against baseball opened the door to the establishment of free agency, more familiar in the current sports. Similar legislation, titled the curt flood act of 1998 and sponsored by sen. Jul, 2011 curt flood is barely a footnote now to even baseball fans, but you had to admire him for sticking to his principles. But the awareness of the moral issue he raised helped pave the way for the reserve clause to be struck down in 1975.
The man behind the myth sports and american culture series weiss, stuart l. Flood lost his case, however, the players eventually won. Hbos the curious case of curt flood debuts tonight. The athlete who made lebron james possible the new york. Jun 12, 2011 one of the most memorable and hotly debated plays in cardinals history always will be the tworun triple by detroits jim northrup on a drive that sailed over the head of center fielder curt flood in game 7 of the 1968 world series. The mlb hall of fame needs to induct two more players as pioneers curt flood and andy messersmith. Watch full episodes of the curious case of curt flood and get the latest breaking news, exclusive videos and pictures, episode recaps and much more at. The curious case of curt flood compellingly examines the late floods fascinating, often tragic life, with his illfated legal challenge of the restrictive reserve clause serving as centerpiece.
With liev schreiber, judy pace, joe torre, tim mccarver. This documentary explores the cheryl millerled usc trojans womens basketball team of the 1980s and its impact on the rise of womens hoops. Louis cardinals outfielder curt flood, and how he changed the game of baseball. Curious case of curt flood gives baseball hero his due. It profiles the complicatedand, yes, curiousflood, a. Flood s argument was that the reserve clause was harmful to players, and all players should be their own free agent. And flood won the gold gloves willie mays didnt in center field to prove it. The curt flood act of 1998 and major league baseballs. A gifted athlete, he challenged baseballs reserve clause, which basically tied a player to a team with no exceptions. Buy products related to curt flood products and see what customers say about curt flood.
The curious case of curt flood compellingly examines the late flood s fascinating, often tragic life, with his illfated legal challenge of the restrictive reserve clause serving as centerpiece. All these moments are captured in the remarkable new hbo documentary, the curious case of curt flood, which premieres wednesday at 9. Flood argued this because he was traded to a new team, without his consent, and without him being able to decide what team he went. How curt flood changed baseball and killed his career in. Also known as a painter with incredible talent, curt flood passed away on. Flood sat out the 1970 season and then played his final year in 1971 with the washington senators, where. Curt floods fight against mlbs reserve clause led to reform, but destroyed his career. The following video chronicles the life and career of curt flood, the player who stood up against baseballs reserve clause, which gave players. Get the latest curt flood news, photos, rankings, lists and more on bleacher report.
The purpose of this journal is to make an overview of the important events in curt floods life. Curt flood was born on january 18, 1938 in houston, texas, usa as curtis christopher flood. Flood of free agency by nick acocella special to i said to curt unless some miracle takes place and the supreme court reverses itself. Louis cardinals, curt flood is known more today for his precedentsetting challenge of major league baseball s reserve. At first blush, theres nothing at all curious about the events described in the curious case of curt flood, the hbo sports documentary that. The curious case of curt flood, which premieres wednesday at 9 p. If anyone knows of anywhere online to stream this or download it, please let me know. The man behind the myth sports and american culture series. Louis cardinals outfielder curt flood when he refused to be traded to the philadelphia phillies after the 1969 season. Also known as a painter with incredible talent, curt flood passed away on january 20, 1997 from throat cancer. Jul, 2011 hbo is premiering a new documentary, the curious case of curt flood. Curt flood is a nonparticipating but pivotal character in the book our gang by. As the curious case of curt flood presents his story, the decision to fight the reserve clause meant not only that the center fielder was giving up his career after winning seven gold glove.
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